DRDO NMRL Paid Internship Scheme 2026
Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ambernath has invited applications from eligible B.E./B.Tech final year students and M.Sc second year students for Paid Internship Scheme 2026. The internship will be for a period of 06 months at NMRL Ambernath, Maharashtra. Selected students will receive monthly stipend and practical exposure in strategic materials and energy technologies for Indian Navy.
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Main Information Eligibility Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions How To Apply FAQs| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Laboratory | Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) |
| Advertisement Number | NMRL/HRD/PDINTERN/2026/01 |
| Internship Type | Paid Internship |
| Eligible Courses | B.E./B.Tech and M.Sc |
| Internship Duration | 06 Months |
| Application Mode | Email Mode |
| Internship Location | NMRL Ambernath, Maharashtra - 421506 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Date of Internship Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Official Organisation | DRDO |
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech students must be in final year of engineering degree and M.Sc students must be in second year of postgraduate degree. |
| Engineering CGPA Requirement | Engineering students must have minimum CGPA of 7.0 in all previous semesters. |
| M.Sc Marks Requirement | M.Sc students must have minimum 65% marks in first year examination. |
| Institute Requirement | Candidates must be enrolled in full time course from AICTE/UGC approved College or University. |
| Age Limit | Below 25 years. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Equivalent Qualification | No equivalent qualification will be considered. |
| Stage 1 | Scrutiny of applications and academic performance. |
| Stage 2 | Shortlisting based on marks scored in previous examinations. |
| Stage 3 | Online interview / interaction if required. |
| Stage 4 | Final merit based selection. |
| Stage 5 | Email intimation to selected students. |
| Component | Details |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 5,000 per month |
| Payment Mode | Direct bank transfer |
| First Installment | After completion of 03 months internship |
| Second Installment | After completion of 06 months internship |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
| Application Submission | Applications must be submitted through email only. |
| Email ID | Applications should be sent to mmg.nmrl@gov.in. |
| Email Subject | Mention 'Application for paid internship with branch code' in email subject. |
| Hard Copy | No hard copy application will be accepted. |
| Incomplete Forms | Incomplete or late applications will be rejected. |
| Employment Guarantee | DRDO/NMRL will not provide employment after internship completion. |
| Discipline Rule | Internship may be terminated for indisciplinary activities. |
| Minimum Presence | Intern must remain present for minimum 15 working days every month. |
| Certificate Rule | No completion certificate or stipend will be given if internship is left incomplete. |
| Official Secrets Act | Selected interns must submit undertaking regarding Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923. |
| IT Rules | Interns must follow Ministry of Defence IT Rules and Regulations. |
| Step 1 | Download and fill the internship application form in prescribed format. |
| Step 2 | Attach required documents including marksheets, Aadhaar card and reference letter. |
| Step 3 | Prepare brief bio-data within 300 words highlighting achievements. |
| Step 4 | Send scanned application and documents through email to mmg.nmrl@gov.in. |
| Step 5 | Mention branch code in email subject line. |
| Step 6 | Submit application before 10 June 2026, 05:00 PM. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official DRDO Website | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for DRDO NMRL Paid Internship 2026? | The last date to apply is 10 June 2026 till 05:00 PM. |
| What is the stipend for DRDO NMRL Internship 2026? | Selected students will receive Rs. 5,000 per month stipend. |
| What is the duration of DRDO NMRL Internship? | The internship duration is 06 months. |
| Who can apply for DRDO NMRL Internship 2026? | Final year B.E./B.Tech students and second year M.Sc students can apply. |
| What is the age limit for DRDO Internship 2026? | Candidates should be below 25 years of age. |
| How will candidates be selected for DRDO NMRL Internship? | Selection will be based on academic performance and online interview/interaction if required. |
